independent
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Much like in Lee's life, the novel's protagonist emerges as the new head of her family, reversing its fortunes as her independent publishing business thrives.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
With Mejia’s addition, Democrats will have 214 representatives, while Republicans have 217, and one independent caucuses with the GOP.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
Gig work offers drivers the freedom to work for themselves and more flexibility, but being independent contractors also means they must shoulder unexpected costs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
“Where Claude consistently stands out in independent evaluations is what researchers call ‘calibration’: knowing what it doesn’t know, and saying so,” says an Anthropic spokesman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Similar clocks spread across Europe later in the seventeenth century following the independent work of Christiaan Huygens.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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